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I am 20 and have really skinny arms. i want to make them bigger, and if i workout routinely for a year will my arms become a decent size?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

They should.: It takes about 6 weeks of weight training to start seeing noticeable muscle increases. So if you work our for a year, your arms should be larger.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I am 20 and have really skinny arms. i want to make them bigger, and if i workout routinely for a year will my arms become a decent size?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

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